State Police Investigating Four Untimely Deaths In Litchfield County In Nine Days

State police are investigating four untimely deaths in Litchfield County that could be related to heroin overdoes.

According to state police spokesperson Trooper Kelly Grant, the deaths were reported over the past nine days. State troopers and detectives from the Western District Major Crime unit are investigating the deaths. Grant said “different items of suspected heroin paraphernalia were found at each scene.”

“It is unknown at this time if any of the consumed narcotics were contaminated by any substances that were unknown to the deceased,” Grant said. “Strong caution and vigilance is recommended.”

Grant said the symptoms of opioid overdose include: slow or stopped breathing; “pinpoint” pupils; cyanosis (blue skin, lips or fingernails); slow or stopped heartbeat; vomiting or gurgling noises; limp body; or the person is unable to be awakened or roused.

If you have any information regarding the overdose investigations, call detectives at 860-626-7975 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637.